SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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1039 N WESTERN AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 19, 2024 · passed

Failed 8 of 25 inspections. 24 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
25
15 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 8 failed
VIOLATIONS
139
includes 24 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jan 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 19
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FREEZER OF MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN. OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE FOR COLD WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. THE HANDLE MUST BE TURNED WITH A TOOL TO BE TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

APR 20
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR DOOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER OPPOSITE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENTS IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED COOLER ON PATIO. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

AUG 1
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HOT HANDLE FACUET OF THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ICE MACHINE AND CHEST FREEZER STORED ON FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

JUL 28
2022
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT AND FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT IN THE CORNER AND BEHIND THE UNUSED ICE MACHINE. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ON THE SOUTH END OF THE BASMENT NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HOT HANDLE FACUET OF THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ICE MACHINE AND CHEST FREEZER STORED ON FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

SEP 27
2019
PASSED
0 violations
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SEP 19
2019
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED APPROXIMATELY 45 RODENT DROPPINGS(RAT) ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING WHERE SOFT DRINKS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS AND WHEREVER NEEDED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 9
2019
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 28
2019
FAILED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVICE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT MY REQUEST. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.COS

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON MENU MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDER RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS WITH ASTERISK (*)REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE EAST SIDE OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREA AND WHENEVER NEEDED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

SEE VIOLATION #60

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

SEE VIOLATION #60

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

SEE VIOLATION #60

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

SEE VIOLATION #60

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2/11/19 REPORT#2261818:#40 ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE THE HAIR. #41 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. #43 OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT SERVICE STATION AND ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.#47 OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING. MUST USE NON TOXIC PAINT.#55 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE OF ITEMS IN BASEMENT. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
25 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION, WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN,CUT VEGGIES,EGGS, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT AT LEAST ONE PIC WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS MASK,GLOVES DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER AND MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVICE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDERCOOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS(HAMBURGER) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL DRY BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT SERVICE STATION AND ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF COOLERS AND SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MISSING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING. MUST USE NON TOXIC PAINT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT SERVICE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE OF ITEMS IN BASEMENT. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO FLOOR AND WALL UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL OPENINGS CRACKS CREVICES ON WALLS AND MUST MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. ALSO OBSERVED DIRT TRASH AND DEBRI ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING AND BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FEB 11
2019
FAILED
25 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS MASK,GLOVES DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER AND MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVICE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNI9NG WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TO SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE UNDERCOOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS(HAMBURGER) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL DRY BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 RODENT DROPPINGS (RAT) ON FLOOR BEHIND AND NEXT TO ICE MACHINE LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT SERVICE STATION AND ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF COOLERS AND SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MISSING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING. MUST USE NON TOXIC PAINT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST RAPIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT SERVICE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE OF ITEMS IN BASEMENT. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO FLOOR AND WALL UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL OPENINGS CRACKS CREVICES ON WALLS AND MUST MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. ALSO OBSERVED DIRT TRASH AND DEBRI ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING AND BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

APR 5
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT THROUGH TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED THE STOPPERS IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT WORKING PROPERLY (NOT HOLDING WATER IN). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

NOTED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE SHARED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FOR BETTER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.

JAN 6
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOODVENTS SERVICED TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE POT/PAN STORAGE RACK ABOVE THE DISHMACHINE AND THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR UNDER AND ON THE SIDE OF THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT ON THE FOOD LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED GREASE ON THE CEILING AND DRIPPING DOWN ONTO THE WALL OUTSIDE OF THE HOODVENT ON THE EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING AND WALLS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

DROPLETS OF GREASE HANGING FROM THE PERIMETER OF THE CIRCULAR LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE COOKING AREA IN THE KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ABOVE MENTIONED LIGHT FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 6
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

BROKEN STOPPERS USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,PLASTIC WRAP IS WRAPPED AROUND STOPPERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. BROKEN LINER AT INSIDE CHEST FREEZER(BASEMENT)WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. THE OTHER WHITE CHEST FREEZER RUBBER GASKET WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIDS AND RUBBER GASKETS.MISSING HANDLES AT WHITE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

GREASE AND DUST INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DIFFERENT AREA OF THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.SWEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT,INCLUDED THE BASEMENT WERE GREASE TRAP IS LOCATED,SOUTH SIDE

MINOROther
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

OBSERVED CUSTOMERS WALK-OUT THRU THE KITCHEN TO GO TO WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGN:"ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN FOOD PREP AREA"

JUN 29
2016
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF WATER RESERVOIR, BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING ON ICE. RUBBER GASKET BROKEN AT EAST PANEL AND ABOVE THE DOOR OF THE UNIT. NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT ALSO REPLACE RUBBER GASKET. FOUND TWO FROZEN BLUE LARGE WATER BOTTLES STORED ON TOP THE FROZEN GROUND BEEF. BOTTLES ARE USED FOR COOLING PROCESS TO COOL FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTTLES AND PROPERLY STORE IN A WAY THAT IS NOT CONTAMINATED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AND WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH GREASE ON TOP THE LID DRIPPING ON GROUND.EXCESS FOOD AND NON-FOOD ITEMS ON GROUND.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNIT AND GROUND TO MINIMIZE RODENT/INSECT ACTIVITIES SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE NOR A CERTIFIED MANAGER WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS:FRESH EGGS,SAUSAGE,MILK ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

BROKEN STOPPERS USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,PLASTIC WRAP IS WRAPPED AROUND STOPPERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. BROKEN LINER AT INSIDE CHEST FREEZER(BASEMENT)WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. THE OTHER WHITE CHEST FREEZER RUBBER GASKET WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIDS AND RUBBER GASKETS.MISSING HANDLES AT WHITE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

GREASE AND DUST INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DIFFERENT AREA OF THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.SWEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT,INCLUDED THE BASEMENT WERE GREASE TRAP IS LOCATED,SOUTH SIDE

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

HAIR RESTRAINT IS NEEDED IN PREP/KITCHEN AREA

MINOROther
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

OBSERVED CUSTOMERS WALK-OUT THRU THE KITCHEN TO GO TO WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGN:"ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN FOOD PREP AREA"

JUL 17
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE THAT HAS DRIPPED FROM 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

VENTILATION NEEDED IN WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. INTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE CLUTTER. MUST MAINTAIN

JUL 7
2015
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 FLIES ON WALLS, BEAMS AND STORAGE CONTAINERS WHERE FLOUR, SUGAR, AND POTATOES ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE THAT HAS DRIPPED FROM 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

VENTILATION NEEDED IN WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. INTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE CLUTTER. MUST MAINTAIN.

DEC 12
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SHAKE MIXER AND POTATO SLICER.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AREA. REMOVE UNUSED ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

FEB 7
2014
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR IF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHAKE MIXER.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN PREP AREAS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

MINOROther
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

OBSERVED CUSTOMER WALKING THROUGH PREP AREA TO USE WASHROOM. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ALLOWED IN PREP AREA.

AUG 29
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFacility Condition
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

Additional prep area in basement not provided with exposed handsink. Observed several (5 plus) burlap bags and food containers of potatoes in basement on floor that is being sliced with potatoe slicing mounted to beam in basement. Instructed that additioanl handsink must be install in basement for additional prep area or remove food and pprep operation in basement. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Facilities not maintained or operated. Observed wooden door to adjacent esstablishment unlocked. Manager states that business is separate. Instructed owner to install complete separation between both business so access can't be made.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Cooking equipment and cutting board not maintained. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize equipment.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned including basement. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Sink stoppers not provided at three compartment sinks. Instructed to provide stoppers for each compartment.

DEC 19
2012
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 10
2012
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Violation #18 still pending Inspection #: 1300813.

SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Violation #29 still pending Inspection #: 1300813.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Violation #37 still pending Inspection #: 1300813.

DEC 7
2012
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALChemical Safety
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

OBSERVED (2) CONTAINERS OF MUSSELS HELD INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER IN BASEMENT LACKING THE REQUIRED SHELLFISH TAGS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID SHELLFISH- TOTAL 12 POUNDS,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE$30.00. PER MANAGER DURING THIS INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (B).

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION .MUST FAX LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-4240 FOR TAG REMOVAL ATT:A.LOPEZ OR BY E-MAIL REQUEST: cdphfood@cityofchicago.org. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT.OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS APPROXIMATELY 20 BEHIND CLUTTERED ARTICLES ALONG SIDE OF GREASE TRAP BOX IN BASEMENT AREAS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM SAID AREAS,PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.ALSO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE LACKING A MAP LOCATOR TO IDENTIFY PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT,EXPIRED IDPH LICENSE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEANS,SCRAMBLED EGGS, SOUP, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 608223 DATED:6/13/11. 32 All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL KITCHEN AREA 09/13/2011 33 All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR METAL SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE 09/13/2011 34 The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD REAR FLOOR AREA BY KITCHEN DOOR 09/13/2011 37 None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY 09/13/2011 44 The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. MUST RESTRICT UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ENTERING INTO PREP AREA 09/13/2011. MUST CORRECT THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS BY 12/14/12. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.

JUN 13
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL KITCHEN AREA

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR METAL SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD REAR FLOOR AREA BY KITCHEN DOOR

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY

MINORSanitation
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. MUST RESTRICT UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ENTERING INTO PREP AREA

FEB 2
2010
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.HANDSINK IS NEEDED BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AT COFFEE STATION,VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM IS DIRTY.

JAN 25
2010
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPest Activity
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#124636 2/27/09 #32 MUST REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL ON SHELVINGS,BOTTOMS OF TABLES.#33 THE FOLLOWING REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING SHELVING ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES,INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,ICE MACHINE,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS ETC.#34 FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING INCLUDING BASEMENT STORAGE.#35 SEAL ALL OPENINGS ON CEILING ABOVE SHELVING,AROUND PIPES,CLEAN FAN BLADES IN DINING ROOM.#41 REMOVE ALL NOTED CLUTTER ALONG THE REAR OF PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. HANDSINK IS NEEDED BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AT COFFEE STATION,VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM IS DIRTY.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

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